Things to do in Mullaitivu
Mullaitivu District has 6 attractions worth your time. Highlights include Kokkilai Lagoon Bird Sanctuary, Mullaitivu Beach, Nanthikadal Lagoon. Here's what to see and do in Mullaitivu, Sri Lanka.
Kokkilai Lagoon Bird Sanctuary
A vast estuarine lagoon of mangroves, seagrass and mudflats south-east of Mullaitivu, one of Sri Lanka's oldest bird sanctuaries and a haven for migratory waterbirds.
Mullaitivu Beach
A long, wide stretch of golden sand lined with fishing boats and palmyrah palms, one of the north-east's most peaceful and undeveloped beaches.
Nanthikadal Lagoon
A large, calm lagoon whose name means 'the sea of conches', ringed by mangroves and birdlife and marking the site where Sri Lanka's civil war ended in May 2009.
Puthukkudiyiruppu War Museum and Victory Monument
An army-run open-air war museum and adjoining Victory Monument at Puthukkudiyiruppu, displaying captured LTTE vehicles, weapons and vessels from the final phase of the civil war.
Sea Tigers Submarine Yard
A preserved LTTE naval boatyard near Puthukkudiyiruppu where the Sea Tigers built submarines, semi-submersibles and attack craft, discovered by the army at the end of the war.
Vattappalai Kannaki Amman Kovil
An ancient Hindu temple on the shores of Nanthikadal lagoon dedicated to the goddess Kannagi, one of the most important Kannagi pilgrimage sites in Sri Lanka.
Frequently asked questions
- What are the top things to do in Mullaitivu?
- Popular attractions in Mullaitivu include Kokkilai Lagoon Bird Sanctuary, Mullaitivu Beach, Nanthikadal Lagoon.
- How many attractions are there in Mullaitivu?
- We currently list 6 attractions in Mullaitivu District.